by Nathan Biller | Jul 2024 | CoatingsTech
Extender PigmentsWax AdditivesDifferential CureIncompatible ResinsConclusion Different aesthetic requirements for powder coatings necessitate formulators to be able to produce finishes in any level of sheen, from full gloss down to dead matte. By default, a basic...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | May 2024 | CoatingsTech
The concepts of viscosity and rheology are often confused, even though they are significantly different. For this discussion, rheology is the study of the flow and deformation of liquids (paints and varnishes) under applied forces. Rheology includes viscosity,...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Mar 2024 | CoatingsTech
Test Methods and ProceduresTape SelectionEvolving Standards Since the 1930s, the most prevalent test for the evaluation of coating adhesion has been the manual tape-and-peel test. Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape (initially 3M™ 710 until it was discontinued in the...
by Cynthia Gosselin, Ph.D. | Jan 2024 | CoatingsTech
What are Icephobic Coatings?Which Properties are Important to Icephobicity?Developing Technologies for Icephobic CoatingsUnderstanding SnowphobicityContinued Development Anyone who has had the pleasure of scraping ice off a car windshield, looking nervously at...
by Edye Fox Abrams | Jan 2024 | CoatingsTech
Highlights from 2018-2023Architectural CoatingsOEM CoatingsSpecial Purpose CoatingsNew Technologies and Market OpportunitiesMarket Analysis Lessons Learned: Adapting to Change In partnership with the American Coatings Association (ACA), ChemQuest is delighted to...
by Victoria Scarborough, Ph.D. | Sep 2023 | CoatingsTech
I recently had several conversations with some extremely experienced technical scouts and investors who told me that the best source of new technology in their years of practice has been the startup community. For the CASE market (paints, coatings, sealants, and...
